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Ian Trenholm to Step Down as CEO of the CQC
Ian Trenholm is set to step down from his role as Chief Executive and board member of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) at the end of the month. During his six-year tenure, Trenholm has overseen significant changes aimed at improving care and ensuring safety within the organisation. Kate Terroni, currently serving as the CQC’s Deputy
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What Does a General Election Mean for the CQC?
Now that a general election has been called, public bodies like the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have to respect a ‘pre-election period’ that places restrictions on what can be published and announced. The pre-election period began at 00:01 on Saturday, 25 May for the general election taking place on 4 July. The CQC will not
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Chris Dzikiti Appointed as Interim Chief Inspector of Healthcare at the CQC
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has announced the appointment of Chris Dzikiti as the Interim Chief Inspector of Healthcare, effective from May 2024. This key appointment reflects the CQC’s commitment to ensuring high standards of healthcare and patient safety across England. Chris joined the CQC as the Director of Mental Health in October 2022. His
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How will Labour and the Tories approach the NHS and private healthcare?
Fixing the NHS is a key concern for voters ahead of the general election on July 4th. Since the end of the Covid pandemic, the health service has grappled with record demand while simultaneously attempting to clear a backlog in treatment that has swelled to 7.54 million. The latest British Social Attitudes Survey – a
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Private Equity Investor Inflexion Acquires Marlowe PLC’s GRC Division
As reported by Insider Media, private equity investor Inflexion has acquired the GRC division of Marlowe PLC, including WorkNest and CQC Compliance Limited. Greg Bamber, founder of CQC Compliance Limited, and now Chief Executive of HLTH Compliance commented “We are pleased to see that CQC
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Managing Strike Action, The New Ruling Explained
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has established a pivotal precedent: employees cannot be penalised for participating in lawful strike action. This ruling marks a significant shift in legislation, heralded as one of the most consequential industrial action cases in decades. Union leaders and legal experts alike
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Private Health Insurance Market Surges Amid NHS Challenges
In the face of NHS waiting lists and a growing perception of healthcare as a consumer product, the private health insurance market in the UK has seen a significant surge. Research conducted by LaingBuisson reveals that the market grew by £385 million in a year, reaching a
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Chief Nursing Officer for England to Retire ‘Later This Year’
’ Dame Ruth May, the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for England, has announced her retirement later this year, marking the end of an illustrious career spanning decades in healthcare leadership. Having assumed the CNO position in 2019, Dame Ruth has been a stalwart figure in the
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CQC New Framework Approach: Well Led for NHS Trusts
As part of introducing their new approach, the CQC plans to initiate work on well-led assessments for NHS trusts, developed in collaboration with NHS England. This marks a…
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Introducing the New CQC Provider Portal
This innovative platform is designed to streamline processes and enhance user experience, making it easier than ever for providers to manage their responsibilities. Rolling Out in…
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Training with HLTH Compliance | Insights from Fiona McEvoy and Rebecca Denton Smith
Welcome to our latest interview with Fiona McEvoy, Associate Director of Nursing for Effectiveness and Clinical Standards, and Rebecca Denton Smith, Associate Director of Nursing and Clinical Safety at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. Gain invaluable insights into how healthcare providers are adapting and moving forward with this transformative change and how North
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Transforming Healthcare through Technology
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, the integration of technology has ushered in a new era of possibilities. This blog post delves into the profound impact of technology on healthcare, specifically examining how digital systems have revolutionized access, communication, and service delivery within the realm of CQC compliance. Virtual Consultations and Remote Access: The advent
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